The Call of the Wild by Jack London

The Call of the Wild

Jack London

60 pages first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

The Call of the Wild is a novel by American writer Jack London. The plot concerns a previously domesticated and even somewhat pampered dog named Buck, whose primordial instincts return after a series of events finds him serving as a sled dog in th...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
emotional 48%
sad 39%
dark 35%
tense 28%
reflective 21%
inspiring 16%
challenging 15%
hopeful 8%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.56

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